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May 21, 2010 | 07:01 PM

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Auto Transmission Fluid Change

How often do you guys change your transmission fluid? I dont run the car hard so keep that in mind. I have a 3600 Stall Converter. Does anyone know about BG's transmission flush cleaner ? Do you recommend the total flush with the machine or have it changed manually by hand. Thanks for the help.

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I change it once a year in the fall. I drop the pan and replace the filter and then the 5ish quarts it takes afterwards. It's not a complete flush, but by changing it once a year it stays nice and fresh. Of course, this last year with all the converter changes I've made I've gone through a LOT of fluid. This yearly service was recommended by Vince at FLT.

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Nothing wrong with once a year. Seems a bit excessive but peace of mind and cheap insurance.

If you don't beat on it much, every other year or 25k should be sufficient.

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I drive my car maybe a couple Ks a year and I still change mine once a year. By hand and a filter as well.

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Good info. What oil and brand of filter do you all recommend? This will be my first time changing the trans fluid in my T/A.

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I use the auto store filter/gasket combo and Castrol Dex. Its like $23 for a 5 quart jug, which is about what you need.

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AGREE with above. I dont use syntheic.

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I track down SPX filters, they come with no gasket.
And use a Fel Pro TOS18663 gasket.

No chinese crap.

For fluid, closest to Dexron III that can be found.

SPX? I dont think I've ever heard of them. I'm heading to AZ in a bit, I'll check out what they have there and get a feel for the prices.

Thanks for the info!

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